About Mental Health Matters: A Cornerstone Behavioral Health Podcast
Mental Health Matters is a podcast that brings you the conversations, insight, and human stories your providers wish you knew about mental health. The show is hosted by Caleb Folkerts, licensed psychotherapist and founder of Cornerstone Behavioral Health. Each episode highlights the people who support mental health in Ohio. These include therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, primary care partners, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization teams, and community professionals who form the larger system of care.
Each episode gives you a clear look into the work these providers do, the truths they have learned, and the wisdom they share. The goal is to help you understand your own mental health and choose the right support for your journey.
EMDR Explained (with Live Demo): Meet Salina Stuart with Cornerstone Behavioral Health
In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Salina Stuart, LISW-S, EMDR-T at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about the beauty of EMDR.
We discuss:
0:00 Introduction
2:45 Salina’s background at a mental health agency for substance abuse and social work experience
8:49 What it was like to start her career during the pandemic
12:05 Her transition to working with adults vs. youth
16:34 What to expect in a session with Salina
18:09 What is EMDR?
21:43 Salina’s favorite thing about EMDR
23:36 Live EMDR walkthrough
30:30 Her hopes for her clients’ first session
31:39 Salina’s plans for growth in her field
33:44 Her message to a potential client
This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Salina here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/salinastuart
23 Apr 2026
First Sessions, Mindfulness and What His Clients Have Taught Him: Meet John Anzo from Cornerstone Behavioral Health
In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with John Anzo, LPC from Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Together we explore what he wishes more people understood about first sessions, mindfulness, and what his clients have taught him.
We discuss:
0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk) Introduction
2:46 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=166s) His early career in staffing and how that has strengthened his empathy
10:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=600s) What surprised him about the therapy field
11:02 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=662s) His therapeutic styles and guiding theories
13:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=835s) What he wants clients to feel in their first session
15:03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=903s) Diagnoses he’s most passionate about supporting
19:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=1160s) Favorite tools and interventions he utilizes
21:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=1280s) What is mindfulness and how can we incorporate it into our daily activities?
25:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=1520s) What he’s learned from his clients
27:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=1645s) How he would describe his strengths and quirks
29:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=1750s) What he hopes his clients feel within a few months of care
31:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=1890s) How he defines safety
34:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqqzcluYRYk&t=2080s) How to learn more about or connect with John
This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about John here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/johnanzo
2 Mar 2026
Self Esteem, Therapeutic Bonds, and When to Consider Therapy: Meet Brad Justice from Cornerstone Behavioral Health
In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Brad Justice, LISW at Cornerstone Behavioral Health, who specializes in grief, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Together we explore what he wishes more people understood about your inner critic, therapeutic rapport, and when to consider scheduling a counseling appointment.
We discuss:
0:00 Introduction
2:56 Who Brad was before becoming a therapist
3:42 How Brad became interested in the field
7:06 What keeps Brad motivated
8:50 The biggest surprise about being a therapist
12:17 Brad’s therapeutic style
15:30 What Brad wants his clients to feel in their first session
17:45 What it’s like to work with Brad
21:16 Clients with the strongest connection to Brad
22:44 What is surprising about working with Brad
25:44 Brad’s passion for self esteem
29:37 What does meaningful progress look like with Brad?
30:49 Specific diagnoses Brad is most passionate about
33:41 What Brad hopes his clients will feel after a few months of sessions
34:56 What Brad wishes potential clients knew
This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Brad here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/bradleyjustice
4 Feb 2026
EMDR, Eclectic Modalities, and Early Experiences: Meet Taylor Mason from Cornerstone Behavioral Health
In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Taylor Mason, LPC, EMDR-T with Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in anxiety, depression and trauma. Together we explore what they wish more people understood about EMDR, eclectic modalities, and trauma.
We discuss:
0:00 Introduction
3:53 Early experiences that led her to counseling
6:23 What sustains her as a therapist
7:42 How she became a therapist
9:28 Her passion for educating people about trauma
10:55 How her experiences influences her therapeutic style
16:15 How she wants her clients to feel in their first session
18:24 Which of her clients are “good fits”
21:00 How she adapts different tools to fit the client
21:55 What really is EMDR?
22:55 What surprises clients about working with her
25:33 Signs you’ve overcome your trauma
27:30 Her biggest strengths and quirks
This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Taylor here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/taylormason
23 Dec 2025
Therapeutic Techniques, Modalities, and Passion Points: Meet Shannon Gallagher with Cornerstone Behavioral Health
In this episode of Mental Health Matters, we sit down with Shannon Gallagher, LPC from Cornerstone Behavioral Health who specializes in anxiety, depression, couples counseling and trauma. Together we explore what she wishes more people understood about therapeutic techniques, modalities, and passion points.
We discuss:
0:00 Introduction
2:40 Beginnings as a Children’s Services Social Worker
12:25 How Early Experiences Shaped Clinical Expertise
16:07 Therapeutic Style and Modalities Used with Couples and Individuals
25:20 Clients Shannon Connects with the Most
27:26 Intervention Techniques
34:58 How to Connect with Shannon
This conversation is part of our commitment to sharing what providers wish clients knew about mental health, so you can navigate your own path with more clarity and confidence. Learn more about Shannon here: https://www.cornerstonebehavioralhealth.org/shannongallagher
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